Described by the critic, Jay Parini, as 'the Robert Frost of the Blackmore Vale', David Caddy lives and writes in rural Dorset, surrounded by the 'mud and root' that inspires his work. Founder of the East Street Poets, he directed the legendary Wessex Poetry Festival from 1995-2001.
David is Editor of international literary journal Tears in the Fence , has performed all over Europe and the US, and teaches poetry, fiction, drama, comedy and script writing. He is also a freelance lecturer in modern and contemporary English and American poetry. His recent books include London: City of Words and The Willy Poems. He regularly reviews for the Use of English magazine and Terrible Work online magazine. His latest book is Man In Black , published by Penned In The Margins in November 2007.
'[Man in Black] is like an ancient script that throws light on who and what we've become, and how. It comes out of the oppressed land.’ - John Kinsella
Man in Black is the extraordinary latest collection by Dorset poet David Caddy. These poems are brimming with radical intent, drawing from a rich and varied lineage. They present a startling vision of the countryside in decline and confirm Caddy's reputation as one of England's most significant poets of place.
Available from 1 November 2007 from Penned in the Margins and Amazon .
'Stag' by David Caddy
Filmed by Christopher Milner, Salisbury 2007
